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  • Psychology
  • Oncology
  • Mind-Body Medicine

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  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is recognized for its benefits across diverse populations.
  • Research has primarily focused on participant outcomes, with less attention to the underlying mechanisms of improvement.
  • Understanding these processes is crucial for optimizing therapeutic interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the mechanisms through which MBSR influences changes in women undergoing breast cancer treatment.
  • To combine quantitative and qualitative data to investigate potential pathways to improvement.
  • To assess changes in mindfulness, coping strategies, and sense of coherence post-MBSR.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining pre- and post-MBSR questionnaires with focus group interviews.
  • Participants included women who had completed medical treatment for breast cancer.
  • Validated scales such as the Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale and the Coping with Health Injuries and Problems questionnaire were used.

Main Results:

  • The Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale effectively measured changes in mindfulness.
  • The Coping with Health Injuries and Problems questionnaire documented improvements in palliative coping skills.
  • The Sense of Coherence questionnaire indicated that participants perceived life as more meaningful and manageable after the MBSR program.

Conclusions:

  • MBSR enhances self-care coping and fosters a greater sense of coherence in breast cancer survivors.
  • Findings support theories suggesting that MBSR facilitates a "reperception" of daily experiences over time.
  • MBSR offers a valuable intervention for improving psychological well-being in this population.